In 1976 the nymex potato-futures market, based on a red variety from Maine, imploded after speculators holding 1,000 contracts involving 23,000 tonnes of the crop failed to deliver on time.

1976 年，基于缅因州红色品种的纽约商品交易所马铃薯期货市场在投机者持有 1,000 份涉及 23,000 吨作物的合约未能按时交割后崩溃。